“Can you tell me how to get to Sesame Street” is an iconic phrase we all grew up with. Cookie Monster, Big Bird, Elmo, Grover, and Earnie & Bert are some of the loveable characters we all fell in love with as children. Lion Brand has teamed up with the Sesame Street workshop and createdRead More
Book Reviews
Bonnie The Cow & Friends
A couple of years ago, I came across this adorable amigurumi book, Mabel Bunny & Co, by Claire Gelder. I fell in love with her cute critters. Mabel Bunny & Co was one of my first amigurumi books. I had just learned how to crochet and was very excited to try the patterns from theRead More
Free Patterns
Cozy Tweed & Sweet Cowl
Cowls are a fun accessory for adding color to an article of clothing. The Cozy Tweed & Sweet Cowl is a great beginner-friendly pattern that is fun to crochet and works up quickly. This cowl design is excellent for new crocheters. The cowl is crocheted in the round with a two-stitch repeat and can beRead More
Crocheting
How to Design Your Own Amigurumi Pattern in Seven Steps
How to create and design your amigurumi pattern is a question that I often hear about from amigurumi makers. And why not? Selling patterns is a great way to make some supplemental income. When I started my journey, I would spend hours crocheting patterns from various designers. This was a great way to learn theRead More
Free Patterns
How to Crochet a Pumpkin
Fall has to be my favorite season of the year. The cooler weather, the leaves changing, fire pits in the backyard, warm cozy sweaters, and a pumpkin spice latte. Pumpkins seem to be the key ingredient in the fall season. When it comes to the crochet community, crochet pumpkins are the craft to kick theRead More
Crocheting
How to Wind Unique Cake Yarn
We’ve all stood in that aisle of our local craft store and admired the beautiful shades of colors in those yarn cakes. Unfortunately, those gorgeous cake yarns can get pretty expensive to buy. The good news is that making cake yarn is relatively easy. All of your handmade knits will be one of a kind.Read More
Crocheting
How To Make Simple Stitch Markers
A stitch marker is your best friend when knitting and crocheting. Stitch marks are a helpful tool for holding a spot in your knitted project or indicating when you’ve finished crocheting a round. You may already have a favorite stitch marker that you love to use, like a bobby pin or a plastic locking-style stitchRead More
Book Reviews
Crochet The Golden Girls
Who are The Golden Girls? Growing up in the 80s, you’d know who The Golden Girls were. The Golden Girls was a hit television show that debuted in 1985 until 1992. This comedy shows four single women living their golden years together in Miami. Blache Devereaux, a wealthy southern belle that owns the home, andRead More
Crocheting
How To Read & Understand an Amigurumi Pattern
Reading an amigurumi pattern can be challenging, especially for beginner crocheters. Just skimming through an amigurumi book can be overwhelming. I know because I’ve been there too! I’ll walk you through everything you need to know to get you started reading those cute amigurumi designs. We’ll talk about how the designer writesRead More
Free Patterns
Colorful Sea Turtles
Summer is here! Whenever I think about summer, I think about all the remarkable sea creatures in the ocean. One of my favorite sea creatures is the sea turtle. Did you know that the sea turtle symbolizes endurance and peace? Turtles get their endurance from fighting to live so long. But, turtles are not fightersRead More